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S377 GEH

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

183,971 mi
Last recorded183,971 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS377 GEH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 183,971 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 181,394 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 179,666 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Radiator fins deteriorated/missing in places.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 171,346 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 165,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 164,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 160,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 157,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release catch broken

bonnet struts/stay weak

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 1 Apr 2014 157,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 155,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 155,129 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 154,234 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 150,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 149,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 136,187 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 136,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Apr 2007 131,294 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear discs worn low.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 131,294 miles

rear discs worn low.

Pass 8 May 2006 127,228 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 127,228 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2005 119,372 miles

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How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?

Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,216
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
7,294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,048
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,988
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,960
position lamp(s) not working 1,626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,535
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S377 GEH is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1998 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 121,755 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S377 GEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S377 GEH is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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